Jobs at Rakuten Group, Inc.

Lead RF planning, optimization, and deployment across the region; drive AI/ML-enabled autonomous network transformation; oversee design readiness, vendor delivery, performance management, and RF team capability development.

Lead device strategy for smartphones, IoT, wearables, and accessories to drive SIM acquisition. Manage OEM partnerships and supply chain, design monetization models (installments, trade-ins, DaaS), coordinate cross-functional execution, and advise executives on long-term hardware investments and market positioning in Japan.

Manage payroll calculations (including inhabitant tax and year-end adjustments), handle social insurance procedures, collect/manage personal identification numbers, respond to employee inquiries, manage contractors, and lead process improvements and automation projects in HR/labor affairs.

Lead formation, negotiation, funding applications, and management of government-funded R&D projects. Coordinate with global sales, ministries, and financial institutions; prepare and submit reports during and after project execution.

Lead structuring, proposal, budgeting, compliance, and management of government-funded R&D projects. Negotiate with ministries and government-affiliated finance institutions, coordinate with global sales and stakeholders, manage budgets, risks, audits, and reporting for project implementation and closeout.

Mid-career recruiter responsible for end-to-end hiring for Rakuten Mobile/Total Solutions/Symphony: gathering hiring needs, creating job descriptions, managing KPIs, vendors and media, conducting interviews and offers, candidate follow-up, and occasional university recruiting projects. May cover both business and engineering roles and could move into HR management.

Manage accounting and financial compliance for government‑funded R&D projects: bookkeeping, expense verification, fund monitoring, budget vs. actual reporting, asset management, and audit responses for ministries and external auditors.

Manage accounting and financial compliance for government-funded R&D projects: bookkeeping, expense verification, budget vs. actual tracking, asset management, fund monitoring, and audit responses while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.